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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
4
The Eldora Herald discusses interurban hopes, a debate over lumber tariffs, and a letter promising full movement details. It compares Cummins and Dolliver for Iowa's senior Senate seat, urges fair conduct in a county field meet protest, and calls for calm, harmonious sports and political discourse between Eldora and Iowa Falls.
Mrs H P Hughes died at her Hughes residence May 18 1909. Funeral conducted in the Baptist church Eldora May 21 at 2 pm by Rev Stanley. Born Henrietta Stewart September 25 1836 in Stuben County New York. Survived by husband H P Hughes a brother S J Stewart Springfield Nebraska and two sisters Mrs Henry Clow Independence Iowa and Mrs Robert Higginbotham Eldora. Burial Eldora cemetery. Wide attendance from distant towns.
A local advertisement pledges a free can of Calumet Baking Powder with every sack of flour purchased from B. D. Robb & Son. The offer is presented in bold marketing copy, highlighting free goods to attract customers.
A fragment mentions J W Hardin in a light driving, buggy context with a brief, unclear note suggesting a minor local item or notice.
Pro tests are filed over eligibility for county field and track meet at the fair grounds starting this afternoon at one. E H S challenges Foote of Iowa Falls for three counts and Iowa Falls protests New Providence Academy for not being a high school. Executive committee meets to settle disputes. Memorial sermon Sunday May 30 at 8 pm. Baccalaureate by Rev Ramsay. Sophomore pennant arrives. School to close next Friday for summer. final exams start Tuesday. I H S to provide music for memorial service Monday.
Sunday school rally to be held all day May 30 at Rose Grove schoolhouse near Radcliffe under Missionary J. E. Cruzan. Program includes devotional service, special music by a quartet, addresses by C E Petty and O A Ferner, readings by Miss Nora Ahrens, and additional song and readings throughout the day.
A daily program lists devotional by Miss Lula Rumper at 1:30, address by Mr. Conklin at 2:00, Solo by Mr. Petty at 2:16, Missionary work by M Meyer at 2:20, five minute choir recess, 3:05 sermon by Rev. O P Mueler, a song, 3:45 Young People's Opportunities by John Himmel, 8:00 devotional by C E Petty, special music by a quartet, sermon by J E Cruzan, and congregational singing.
Davis and Moser advertise “best ring of White and Red Cedar pasta” in Hardin County. Item shows as a brief classified style notice with a product claim and location.
The baccalaureate address will be delivered at the Congregational church Sunday evening at 8 oclock. Rev Van Buren will preside and other pastors will assist. The program includes organ, hymns, scripture, anthems, prayers, sermon by Rev W G Ramsay, and benediction with the graduating class seated near the pulpit.
A historic bank condition report listing assets including cash, bonds, and real property for Owasa Savings Bank Hardin County Iowa. It details cash on hand, coin, bank deposits at several banks, overdrafts, value of real and personal property, and total liabilities and capital. It includes signed oath by vice president J W Van Orsdel and cashier and notary Henry Adams dated May 20 1909.
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